Food and wine Blog
Looking for some food and wine? DogTrekker has sussed out the stories of many dog-friendly restaurants, wineries, breweries and more for you here. Whether you want to take a tour of the vineyards, sip some ciders in a cozy spot, or just enjoy a dog-friendly patio dining experience—we have it all! So whether you’re looking for something close by or somewhere new and exciting, DogTrekker’s got you covered.
Temecula wine country: wineries that actually welcome dogs
Temecula’s wine country has over 40 wineries, but “dog-friendly” can mean anything from “we’ll tolerate it” to “we have a water bowl with your dog’s name on it.” The wineries below actually welcome dogs — not as an afterthought, but…
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Dog-friendly Temecula wine country: wineries, restaurants, and hotels
Temecula Valley welcomes dogs across more than 30 wineries, 16 patio restaurants in Old Town, and 13 pet-friendly hotels and resorts. Tucked between San Diego and Los Angeles, it is Southern California's most dog-friendly wine country weekend.
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Spring in Paso Robles with your dog
Paso Robles wine country has a short window every year when the hills turn electric green, the vines are just starting to leaf out, and the tasting rooms…
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Dog-friendly spring getaway in coastal Mendocino
The Mendocino coast is a paradise for dogs and their people. Pedal railbikes through redwood groves, kayak Big River with your pup aboard, stroll the fragrant botanical gardens, and explore pristine beaches along one of California's most scenic and welcoming…
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Healdsburg with your dog: where pups own the square
Healdsburg is 67 miles north of the Golden Gate and built around a historic plaza where dogs aren't just allowed, they're expected. Here's how we spend a Sonoma wine weekend with the pup.
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Dining in Mendocino County with your dog
Mendocino village offers great dining for dog owners. Ravens Restaurant seats guests with dogs in the lobby, Mendocino Cafe serves sustainably sourced fare on its patio, and Anderson Valley wineries welcome pups in their tasting rooms.
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Pet-friendly Mendocino County
Mendocino County rolls out the red carpet for dogs, with dozens of pet-welcoming hotels, winery tasting rooms that offer treats and water bowls, botanical gardens open to leashed pups, and gorgeous beaches along the coast.
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Pet-friendly Monterey wine country
Monterey Wine Country spreads across three dog-friendly wine trails near Carmel Valley. Family-owned tasting rooms along Carmel Valley Road, the River Road bench, and the Monterey Bay coastline welcome four-legged visitors with open arms and outdoor seating.
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Beyond the crowds in Mendocino County
Mendocino County pairs leash-free beaches, dog-welcoming wineries, botanical gardens, and kayak outfitters with cozy lodging from the Stanford Inn to state park campgrounds. Ride the Skunk Train with your pup or paddle an estuary in a canoe built for dogs.
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Dallying in Davis
The 100-acre U.C. Davis Arboretum is a leafy retreat along the campus waterway, with globally themed gardens and plenty of fellow dog walkers. Let your pup run free at nearby Toad Hollow Dog Park afterward.
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Toolin’ around Tuolumne
Tuolumne County's Gold Rush towns come alive with dog-friendly history. Ride vintage trains at Railtown 1897, tour Columbia State Historic Park by stagecoach, and stay at the Groveland Hotel with its award-winning wine list.
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Say hello to Folsom
Folsom offers dog-friendly fun year-round, from hiking and water sports at Folsom Lake to strolling the revitalized Sutter Street historic district. Let your pup run free at Fido Field, then grab lunch at a sidewalk cafe.
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Exploring the Tri-Valley
The Tri-Valley east of San Francisco Bay is home to Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. The Livermore Wine Valley's 40-plus wineries welcome dogs, open-space preserves offer miles of trails, and dog-friendly patios and hotels make overnight visits easy.
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The many sides of Mendocino County
Mendocino County is one of Northern California's most dog-welcoming destinations. Pet-friendly inns provide treats and amenities, wineries like Husch let dogs inside the tasting room, and activities range from Skunk Train rides to paddling outrigger kayaks along the coast.
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Explore Sacramento and Folsom
Sacramento and Folsom both played key roles in the Gold Rush and celebrate that legacy today. Stroll Old Sacramento's waterfront, browse Folsom's revitalized Sutter Street, and connect the two cities via the 32-mile American River Parkway with your dog.
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Amazing Mendocino County
Mendocino County rolls out the red carpet for dogs like few other California destinations. Pet-friendly inns offer treats and amenities, wineries welcome four-legged visitors inside, and activities range from Skunk Train rides to outrigger kayaking on the coast.
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Trekking in Temecula
Temecula's high-desert wine country welcomes dogs to over a dozen tasting rooms, patio restaurants with doggie menus, and a strollable Old Town district. Stay at a golf resort or vineyard inn and explore local parks.
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Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego
Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego welcome dogs in campgrounds and along hundreds of miles of dirt roads, even though trails are off-limits. Dog-friendly lodging surrounds both parks, and winter through early spring brings ideal weather and spectacular desert wildflowers.
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Nip into Napa
Winter in Napa Valley means mustard-covered vineyards, easy restaurant reservations, and hotel deals that make a midweek getaway with your dog especially appealing. From cozy Calistoga cottages to luxury retreats with private patios, the valley rolls out the welcome mat.
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Clearly Clear Lake
A road trip from Santa Rosa to Clear Lake makes for a great dog-friendly getaway. Stop to hike Hood Mountain, lunch on patios in Healdsburg, browse dog-welcoming wine bars, and float the Russian River before heading north to Lake County.
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Yearning for Yolo
Yolo County rewards those who pull off the highway with dog-friendly tasting rooms in Winters, farm tours in the Capay Valley, new wineries along the Sacramento River in Clarksburg and patio dining throughout.
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Dog-friendly wineries in Mendocino County
Mendocino County's wine country welcomes dogs at tasting rooms from Frey Vineyards, America's first organic winery, to Goldeneye in Anderson Valley and historic Parducci Wine Cellars, the county's oldest winery.
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Moseying through Mendocino County
A dog-friendly road trip up the Mendocino coast covers bluff trails in Gualala, the Stornetta National Monument near Point Arena, Victorian Mendocino village, and Fort Bragg, with cozy inns and vacation rentals along the way.
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Dog-friendly Paso Robles wine country
Paso Robles wine country rolls out the welcome mat for dogs at dozens of wineries along the Highway 46 wine trails. Hop-on tour services and private guides make it easy to sip and explore without driving.
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